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The Kent district with lowest Covid rate in the country

The Kent district with lowest Covid rate in the country

One area of the county is now recording the lowest number of new coronavirus cases in England.

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CCTV appeal after 'distraction theft' at Co-op

CCTV appeal after 'distraction theft' at Co-op

The image of a man who could help police with an investigation into a suspected theft has been released by officers.

Car crashes into barrier on M20

Car crashes into barrier on M20

One person was taken to hospital and traffic was held after a car crashed into a barrier on a motorway.

Three town centre flats planned for vacant land

Three town centre flats planned for vacant land

Plans to build three 'sustainable and affordable' town centre flats on empty land have been submitted for consideration.

More asylum seekers to be accommodated at 'unsuitable' barracks

More asylum seekers to be accommodated at 'unsuitable' barracks

The Home Office has confirmed it will be moving more men into army barracks, despite the site being deemed unsuitable as accommodation.

Serial rapist jailed for 24 years

Serial rapist jailed for 24 years

A 42-year-old man who preyed on two young victims over a decade has been described as a 'sexual deviant' by a judge.

Town's beach 'al fresco dining' complete with palm trees

Town's beach 'al fresco dining' complete with palm trees

A new beach side dining experience is being created where customers will be able to 'wine and dine whilst soaking in the sunset'.

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Landlord fined £10k over safety hazards

Landlord fined £10k over safety hazards

A landlord from London has been fined for failing to make safety improvements to her Kent properties.

Protestors march in 'Kill the Bill' rally

Protestors march in 'Kill the Bill' rally

A 'Kill the Bill' rally is taking place in Kent this afternoon amid ongoing demonstrations against new government protest legislation.

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Police warning ahead of Kill the Bill protest in Kent

Police warning ahead of Kill the Bill protest in Kent

Police insist they are 'well resourced' to deal with 'spontaneous disruption' ahead of a demo tomorrow.

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Kent cinemas given slice of £400m recovery fund

Kent cinemas given slice of £400m recovery fund

Four cinemas will benefit from more than £120k in government funding ahead of a summer of reopening and recovery.

Two arrested and drugs seized in County Lines op

Two arrested and drugs seized in County Lines op

Two people have been arrested and drugs seized as part of an ongoing County Lines investigation.

Two arrested following 'altercation' in the street

Two arrested following 'altercation' in the street

Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of a disturbance inside and then outside a property, which left two men in hospital.

Town's future will be discussed during online webinar

Town's future will be discussed during online webinar

An online presentation will discuss plans to revive a struggling town centre, including the future of its former Debenhams store.

Casualty rescued in hillside drama

Casualty rescued in hillside drama

The coastguard helicopter was called in to rescue a casualty after an accident on a hill overlooking the Channel.

Barbecue ban and big belly bins to stop seaside chaos

Barbecue ban and big belly bins to stop seaside chaos

Plans have been drawn up to ensure summer visitors to a Kent district leave behind less mess and damage than last year.

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Boss seeks bigger budget as trio sign on for new campaign

Boss seeks bigger budget as trio sign on for new campaign

Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley hopes he’ll get a bigger budget to work with next season.

600 homes left without power

600 homes left without power

A fault with an underground electricity cable resulted in more than 600 homes losing power this afternoon.

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New mini golf course opens on harbour arm

New mini golf course opens on harbour arm

A new mini golf course will open this weekend at a popular outdoor venue, in time for the Easter school holidays.

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Routine police stop nets drug dealer

Routine police stop nets drug dealer

A typical police action of stopping a speeding driver led to the unmasking of a cannabis grower who has now been jailed for two-and-a-half years.

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